The John Morris Show

The John Morris Show

John Morris, an 18-year veteran of freelancing, shows you how to turn your passion (web development, design, writing, etc) into your livelihood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

October 1, 2022 10 mins

Business growth is proactively created. In a service business, referrals and repeat business (the secret to long-term success) don't happen by chance. We make them happen... by how we deliver, but also some tricks you can use to conjure up that word of mouth and repeat clients. Those tricks are what we cover in this episode.


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Referrals, word of mouth, repeat clients... these are the secretst o success in any service business. Service business that don't generate them lose. The ones who do... win. It's really that simple. Luckily, I've picked up a number of universal tricks that can be applied to any service to create a "wow" generating delivery. The kind of delivery that creates word of mouth and referrals and repeat clients. Learn 'em, implement... and...

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You've made the sale! Created your irresistible offer, nailed down a contract, got a deposit... now, it's time to WOW your client so they hire you again and again... and spread positive word of mouth... bringing you even more future clients. The most important part? A good argument to be made that it's the first impression you make right after they hire you.That's where onboarding comes in. Here's 7 things to include in your onboar...

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September 27, 2022 22 mins

We crafted an irresistible offer. We made clients what to hire us. Now, we need to smoothly transition them from "ready to hire" to signed contract and deposit. Lock it in, essentially. Here's the tricks I've learned the last two decades to do that.


Beginner's Guide to Freelance: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

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September 26, 2022 22 mins

Continuing from the last episode... we're going to craft a truly irresistible offer. The point is to make both the solution AND the offer superior so it's a clear, obvious, "no-brainer" why a potential client should choose our service over everyone else who does the exact same thing. Do THAT and marketing and sales become almost obsolete -- or at the very least... a helluva lot easier.


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What makes you better than all the other options clients have for freelancers? Why should they pick you over everyone else? To get hired, you need to start with good answers to these questions... and, in this episode, I'll show you how to create those good answers -- that is, how to position your service as superior to every one else in your market and the "no-brainer" option for potential clients.


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When you're new to freelancing, you don't know what you don't know. The first is year is all about figuring out the "what" -- what you need to do in order to build a thriving freelance business. In this episode, I'll help you to shortcut that learning curve and squeeze that year... down into just a couple months so you can go freelance full-time and get the lifestyle your after sooner.


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It's a myth that you need tons of experience to start freelancing. I'll show you the quickest way to get started if you got the need for speed.


9+ hours of FREE freelancing training here: https://johnmorrisonline.com


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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:20 What people claim

2:15 Why they're wrong

6:55 Why they're right

8:58 What to do instead


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What's the best freelance website for beginners? Find out in this video.


Get episode 7 of Let's Talk Freelancers here: https://myjohn.us/ltf7


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Get my freelancing course for free here: https://johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare


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0:00 Introduction

1:16 Types of freelance sites

2:52 Curated freelance sites

3:56 Project-based freelance sites

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Is freelancing really a race to the bottom? Is it only viable for freelancers in countries with lower costs of living? Is there nothing you can do? I tackle this myth in this video.


Learn more about the Premium Pricing for Freelancers course here: https://myjohn.us/premium


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Students are well-positioned to start a freelance career. However, there are things you'll need to pay close attention to if you're a student starting to freelance. This video will walk you through how (and why) to start building your freelance empire while you're still in school.


Learn more about the Let's Talk Freelance course here: https://letstalkfreelance.com


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0:00 Introduction

0:07 College is a great time to start...

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March 31, 2022 16 mins

Myth #1: Freelancing is necessarily feast or famine and there's really nothing you can do about it. Yes, that IS a myth and here's why.


Learn more about the Freelance Feast course here: https://myjohn.us/feast


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0:00 Intro

1:26 The Claim

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An easy way to overcome the fear of getting your first freelance client.Download the mobile for free here: https://johnmorrisonline.comGet my premium courses for free here: https://johnmorrisonline.com/skillshareChapters:0:00 Intro0:58 Agenda1:07 The Tip3:36 Why It Matters6:51 How to Do It12:22 Resources#freelancing #sidehustle #workfromhome

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October 6, 2021 11 mins
How big boy marketers create buzz-worthy products and services.Learn more about Skillshare at: https://johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare

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Some of the things you'll learn in this episode:*The no-shyte, everything goes to hell in a handbasket survival plan developed by a grumbly mountain man living who lives in a small mountain cabin in the woods. *How a broke truck driver slashed $42,000 in debt in a single year, bought his dream home and landed his dream job -- all while making less, not more, muney. You don't need to be "rich" to be financially free. *Why most savin...

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Gratuitous brushing of teeth, the alphabet, counting to ten... all before two years old! She is... inevitable! Learn more about Kings of Consulting here: https://myjohn.us/kings

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My new course, Kings of Consulting is now live. You can learn more about the course and how to get access (including a free option) here: https://myjohn.us/kings

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A courses that grows on its own and doesn't require you to constantly market and promote it.Learn more about Sane Course Creation here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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The method I used to pay off my house, car, credit cards and student loans in just a couple years -- as freelancer.Get the course at https://myjohn.us/sane

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My latest course, Sane Course Creation, is now down off Skillshare and for sale (at 80% off discount) on my site. This episode will tell you all about the course and the deal.Learn more about the course here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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